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George Allison

George Allison
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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

NATO chief stresses importance of nuclear disarmament

"A world where Russia, China, North Korea and others have nuclear weapons, but NATO does not, is not a safer world." 

US approves sale of 50 F-35 jets, MQ-9 drones and weaponry to UAE

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, MQ-9 unmanned aircraft and various types of weaponry to the United Arab Emirates.

NATO warships join Turkish exercise

"Mavi Balina 2020 gives SNMG2 a unique opportunity to train our anti-submarine warfighting skills in a highly demanding scenario."

British flagship comes under ‘air attack’ off Egypt

HMS Albion and her task force have conducted air defence and amphibious training with Egyptian Naval Ships Anwar El Sadat, Sharm El Sheik and Ali Gad.

RAF firefighters tackle blaze in the Middle East

Firefighters based at a coalition airbase in the Middle East have dealt with a blaze that broke at the base, say the Royal Air Force.

British Army undertake disaster relief in Belize

British Army soldiers currently deployed on a training exercise in Central America are now supporting disaster relief efforts in Belize as they provide aid and rescue stranded locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta.

Royal Marines storm vast underground nuclear bunker

Royal Marines recently entered a vast underground complex beneath a Wiltshire town for a training exercise.

British sub ‘hones warfighting skills’ with 25 vessels

"This was a great opportunity to train and refine our war-fighting skills with our NATO allies and demonstrate the potency of HMS Trenchant."

British surveillance aircraft probes Russian territory

An RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligence surveillance aircraft has been patrolling close to the Russian border.

Meggitt secures radome contract with BAE Systems for Typhoon

Meggitt PLC has secured a £4.2 million contract with BAE Systems for the supply of innovative nose radome technology to enable the effective operation of a pioneering Multi-Function Array radar system on the Typhoon.